Sheet Metal Brake
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Zone
Equipment \ Warehouse \ Metal Shop
Owner(s)
- Randy Farmer
Permissions
For general use by members. Treat equipment as if it were your own and put away as or better than you found it. Contact owner with questions or issues.
Restrictions
- Metal and bendable sheet goods only. Do not use on wire.
- For up to 18 gauge steel
- For up to 16 gauge aluminum
- Material being bent should be clean and rust free
- The two c-clamps belong with the brake and should be stored with it
About
For bending thin sheet metal up to 90 degrees.
Basic Instructions
Mark or Score metal along the intended bend
Use clamps to secure sheet to bend with the pressing plate on top.
Align both to the leading edge of the supporting plate, tighten clamps, and pull handles on the moving plate to desired angle.
Specifications and Detailed Instructions
[File:RTFM.PNG|50px Harbor Freight 30" Bending Brake]
Good YouTube demonstration of this style brake
Warnings
Crush and Pinch Risk
Safety
Eye Protection Required